What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Engineering / Construction Management Internship (Summer 2025) position at Rieth-Riley?
Summer 2025 Internship - Michigan Locations - Benton Harbor, Big Rapids, Grand Rapids, Houghton Lake, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Ludington, Petoskey
Pave the Road to Success! Gain insight, work experience, and college credit through a paid internship at Rieth-Riley! We provide students studying engineering, construction management, and business an opportunity to engage in work-based learning. Learn from industry experts and find a deeper understanding of what it would be like to work in horizontal construction!
Rieth-Riley offers scholarships for all full-time student interns. After your 1st year interning you will earn $1,500, after your 2nd year interning you will earn $1,750, after your 3rd year interning you will earn $2,000, and after your 4th year interning you will earn $2,250. The Scholarship Award Program is in addition to your hourly rate of pay. The scholarship award will be paid at the end of your internship.
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SUMMARY
Assist and support an estimator, project manager, superintendent or quality control with on-site administrative tasks, operations, and technical aspects of projects in heavy highway / road construction. Including but not limited to :
Surveying, testing, sample collection, drawing correction and filing
Report preparation, safety inspections, submittal logging and processing
Time keeping and cost control, inventory control, schedule checking and subcontractor monitoring
Preparation of quantity take-offs - calling vendors and subcontractors for proposals
Attend bid openings, conferences, etc.
Review drawings and specifications or completeness, accuracy, or discrepancies
Assist with planning and scheduling, additionally the processing of change orders, extra work orders and preparing requests for progress payments
Arranging of utility services
Preparing charts and formal reports
Density testing and core sample collection
Quality control calculations and measurements
Supervision of punch-list activities
Obtain permits and licenses, checking zoning and code requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Engineering and or Construction Management preferred
Strong quantitative and analytical skills
Must have good organization skills
Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast paced, high-pressure environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office essential
Problem solving skills with attention to detail
Self-motivated; ability to work independently and as a team
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Equal Opportunity Employer – It is the policy of Rieth-Riley to assure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, citizen status, and / or any other applicable legally-recognized protected class under local, state or federal law.
Individuals with disabilities that require reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application process should contact Rieth-Riley’s Human Resources Department by phone 574-875-5183 or by email hr@rieth-riley.com.
Salary : $1,500 - $2,000
